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I am old enough to remember what happened in London with Canary Wharf. Does anyone else remember that? Eventually, the developers went bust or let their properties at next to nothing, when more and more big companies seized the opportunity and moved in. Now Canary Wharf is a great commercial...

Yes, yes, and yes. If you just look at it, you will see just how beautiful it is. We do not invest there because that is not our business right now, but I have no doubt Dubai will go from strength to strength.

Interesting. Is this turning away from the winter experience or from luxury investments? Is there a similar thing with summer luxury investments?

That is wonderful. The banks are also being more lenient overall imho, which is helping.

I think the press simply make things up sometimes.

There's also Remax.

ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gawd I needed a laugh after today's cancellations!

Absolutely. The is the number one reason why buying in London will always be good.

I guess Gordon Brown was the right man after all. I think he handled the recession really well, all factors considered.

Thank you. That is very useful to know.

Chris, Would you happen to know whether this is more so in some areas than others, and if so, where is it best/worst? Much appreciated.

I am losing out with a personal investment because of the £ vs the $. Dramatic change in just one year. Still making money but just about.

Thank you so much. Any links that you have found useful?

I don't know, I'm here to learn and network, and I have found some gem advice here. I'm keeping my eye on this one too.

Do you have a link for this agency? We would love to give it out as free advice. Many thanks

In the 90's and nineties, property prices fell steeply in the UK too. Realistically, prices before the fall were way too high. Just before this time, property owners were dressing up their properties very cosmetically, what with all those property shows on TV, then selling them for way...

So does that mean that the UK government now rules most of the banks, rules most of the world via finances or is at risk of collapse? What do you guys and girls think?

I could not believe only 5 people voted. Come on, give your opinion. It would be interesting to know what others think because our decisions in this market very much depend on what others think.

A business acquaintance today said he would buy and sell any property abroad, even if it is unsafe or a bodge job. He also said that to feel otherwise would be "emotional". No, I am not drunk. What do others think?

Or increase our property portfolio for UK lettings.